Part one of term paper
As evidenced by the discovery of preserved flowers in ancient Egyptian tombs, people have for centuries engaged in the art of preserving flowers. Today, a large variety of annuals, biennials and perennials are successfully preserved. Because properly dried flowers can persist for years after harvesting, they are often referred to as everlasti ...

Part two of term paper
... a minimum of 80 days. Harvesting flowers at the appropriate time is critical. Flowers which are without blemishes, insects or diseases should be picked on mornings of low humidity after the dew has evaporated from the petals. Several techniques can be utilized to remove moisture from the collected flowers. The simplest method is to tie a rubber band around a bunch of flowers after their leaves have been removed, and to hang them upside down out of direct sunlight in a dry, well-ventilated ...